Thanks for the info. I just came back from GC and tried a used San Amp Para Driver with a DI. Bought it for now it was under $90.00. I will give it a try and report back.
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I gigged with a SansAmp in a cover band for a few years (mostly funk and some rock music). It was a nice unit. I would think that it should work to bring up the gain on the BB.
Well,
I'm really impressed with the unit. I am able to use it with my Tres, acoustic guitar and bring up the gain on my BB! I was also able to warm up the tone of my BB with a drive knob and amp simulation. Not bad at all for the price and it's compact.
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I'm really impressed with the unit. I am able to use it with my Tres, acoustic guitar and bring up the gain on my BB! I was also able to warm up the tone of my BB with a drive knob and amp simulation. Not bad at all for the price and it's compact.
rp
Sans amp from Tech 21 are excellent units. I had the one with three settings storage possibilities. Even I find it more useful for rock and create overdriven sounds, using as plain signal boost, the BB sounded very good. I sold it but now I'looking to buy a used one, but the one you can connect two bases with the A/B switsh and a total of six memories.
I didn't know that made a dual model. I'm actually ok with the one I have. My Walter Woods is a dual input, which is nice when I double. Thanks all
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Wow what kind of Berg is that? Does the Rolls color the tone much?
I found that my Sans Amp PARA driver has a ton of flexibility...its sensitive.
Is there a pre amp that is about the same size that has a real tube?
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I found that my Sans Amp PARA driver has a ton of flexibility...its sensitive.
Is there a pre amp that is about the same size that has a real tube?
rp
I recently purchased a 66 Ampeg BB. The truss rod worked very smoothly and the string height is very nice now. However, there is a metallic rattle in the neck and my luthier thinks that the upper part of the truss rod may be broken. Has anyone had this issue and how can it be repaired. Thanks!
Hi,
I am an experienced guitar tech and worked with a lot of Ampeg Baby basses, and as far as I know, the trussrod in a BB only adjuts the part of the fingerboard that is not glued to the neck, in fact the original Ampeg owners manual does not even mention the ajustment of the truss rod. In my bass that rattle normaly comes from the floor pin rod that goes into the boddy into an other galvanized tube and at a certain length, the one tube rattels inside the other tube, but inside the body. The inside tube goes from the neckjoint to the end of the body where the pin goes in. I normaly tighten it a little and it goes away or try to stick a small amount of any tape at the begining of the pin to avoid both metals get in direct contact.
Hope it helps,
Pat
I am trying to decide between buying a KK Vintage Clasic model, or an Ampeg Baby Bass. As an upright player, I love the size of the Ampeg and am concerned the KK Classic will be too small feeling. Most electric upright type instruments look small to me, and the Ampeg seems to have a more appropriate/comfortable size in my opinion.
With the Ampeg, my main concerns are with durability - my main reason for buying one of these will be for outdoor use (in Los Angeles, where I dont want to expose the carved upright to the weather) and some travel situations. Will seams come apart in warm or sunny outdoor use? Im guessing if the bass is in great shape, it should be able to hold up - considering they are used so heavily in Latin countries, where its even more warm/humid/sunny than LA. Will the Uvex warp and degrade at a much higher rate from some exposure to the elements?
What are people's thoughts on these concerns?
With the Ampeg, my main concerns are with durability - my main reason for buying one of these will be for outdoor use (in Los Angeles, where I dont want to expose the carved upright to the weather) and some travel situations. Will seams come apart in warm or sunny outdoor use? Im guessing if the bass is in great shape, it should be able to hold up - considering they are used so heavily in Latin countries, where its even more warm/humid/sunny than LA. Will the Uvex warp and degrade at a much higher rate from some exposure to the elements?
What are people's thoughts on these concerns?
Any thoughts on these concerns? Anyone with KK Classic and Ampeg BB experience that can compare the two? Thoughts on durability of Ampeg BB with heavy outdoor use in LA?
Hi JAS,
I think the kk basses are made of fiberglass, so they are quite any weather proof. In case of the Ampeg Baby Bass, the only thing you never ever can do is, leave the bass in a closed car in sunlight or warm weather, other than that just enjoy and play wherever you want. Mine is from 1968 and still the seams are ok. Had it refinished a few years ago and I played it in very warm weather and very cold airconditioned rooms and no problems at all.
I think the kk basses are made of fiberglass, so they are quite any weather proof. In case of the Ampeg Baby Bass, the only thing you never ever can do is, leave the bass in a closed car in sunlight or warm weather, other than that just enjoy and play wherever you want. Mine is from 1968 and still the seams are ok. Had it refinished a few years ago and I played it in very warm weather and very cold airconditioned rooms and no problems at all.
JAS, soundwise the Ampeg will never sound as a acustic Doubble bass, because of the diafragma pick up, but if you change the original metal bridge to maple one, you can add a Fishman piezo and even mix both signals and create interesting sounds and get closer to the sound af a amplified Doubble bass.
Chers.
Chers.
JAS I think you'll be good with the KK Classic. I just received a KK KB2, which is the 1/2 size bass. Pics are in a previous post. In the past I have played a BSX Allegro and an Ampeg Baby Bass Reissue by Azola. I understand what you mean about the size of the Ampeg. It is a big bass and sturdy. I think the Reissue was even beefier since it is made out of fiberglass. Mine was built like a tank. There was nothing that would take it down. When I picked up the KB2, the first thing I noticed is how heavy and solid it is for its size. Once I started playing I felt right at home and didn't miss the size of my old Ampeg. I think with the KB Classic or the KB1 you'll be just fine.
Kris definitely knows how to build a high quality bass at a very good price. I have yet to see any negatives posted on his basses and I can understand why. The finish is flawless and the fingerboard was nice and smooth. No rough spots. The joinery is flush and smooth.
Kris definitely knows how to build a high quality bass at a very good price. I have yet to see any negatives posted on his basses and I can understand why. The finish is flawless and the fingerboard was nice and smooth. No rough spots. The joinery is flush and smooth.
I have a possible solution for you. I have a 1990s Azola Ampeg reissue with the typical pickups, and a peizo mic with active preamp, all factory.
PM me if this would interest you.
PM me if this would interest you.
